Questions & Answers for samsung Galaxy S

where is the sim card located on the galaxy s phone?

my mobile Samsung galaxy s GT-19000, but its camera result not bright fade not bright who to resolve this

answered 1 year ago

mnyasin

+2points

2out of2found this answer helpful.

answer 2

If you take the back off of the phone you'll see it's just above the battery.

answered 3 years, 8 months ago

Kenny

Manchester

+1point

4out of7found this answer helpful.

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Where can I get the original Samsung gingerbread 2.3.3 software for the Galaxy S?

Need to put my phone back to its original configuration and want to know where I can find the original Android software that came with the phone since upgrading to 2.3.5/2.3.6 gives me the com.android.phone error every so often. This renders the phone dead and then recovers, but it's getting annoying now and I don't think it used to do this on 2.3.3. Many thanks.

asked 3 years, 5 months ago

millanaise

London, England

on Galaxy S

+7points

12out of17found this question helpful.

2 answers

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answer 1

I have problem to my samsung galaxy s GT-I9000 have not install firmware and dont recover firmware please help me about my mobile problem when i want to on my mobile then show me samsung start wallpaper and sotp it dont go and no show the menu

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Muhammad Arslan

-2points

0out of2found this answer helpful.

answer 2

We are sorry to hear of the problems you are having with this device. All firmware released via our Samsung KIES software is fully tested and should not cause issues like this. We would recommend you perform a factory data reset on the device, which will hopefully resolve the issue. Please back up all data and do the following: Applications - Settings - Privacy - Factory Data Reset. If this fails one of our service centres will be able to re-flash an older firmware version, just visit them with your receipt and ID. Details of your nearest service centre can be found here: http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/location/supportServiceLocation.do?page=SERVICE.LOCATION Please note a charge may apply if the device is out of warranty.

answered 3 years, 5 months ago

Samsung Service

+3points

6out of9found this answer helpful.

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Camera Flash & Battery Life

Why didn't Samsung include flash for the camera and increase the battery life - they're the two things that frustrate me since purchasing the phone.

asked 4 years, 5 months ago

silvershuggs

Oxford

on Galaxy S

+8points

12out of16found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Samsung didn't include a flash for the camera on the I9000 because in the setting you can alter the light yourself. And the battery life is sufficient for me, but it does depend on what programs you use and how much. To make the battery life longer try adding "Power Control" from the Android widgets and turning off things you aren't using and add "Program Monitor" from Samsung widgets and closing active applications you aren't using.

answered 4 years, 3 months ago

SW33TY_PIE

London

+12points

15out of18found this answer helpful.

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Samsung Galaxy Si9000 is running slow can it be fixed officially from samsung?

My Phone is running slow I have a SD in it and stuff but the over lap is slow and is lagging, it also freezes the screen. I don't have apps running all the time to cause this. I have read many problems with this on others but they have resolved it with an app but samsung doesn't have anything official to sort it? HELP

asked 3 years, 11 months ago

lucy

reading

on Galaxy S

+6points

9out of12found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Hi Lucy,We would advise downloading and installing our Samsung Kies software and check for any software updates that could resolve this software issue.

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

Samsung customer service

+5points

9out of13found this answer helpful.

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How can I transfer my text messages to my laptop for storage?

I think I can get an app to send one at a time by e-mail, but I want to transfer them all on to the laptop. This was easy with my N95 but the Samsung Kies thing has no mention of e-mails,only music and pictures. Fine, but I want to move my text messages as well. Is there a way? This is my only problem with and criticism of this great phone.

asked 3 years, 11 months ago

Neil

on Galaxy S

0points

1out of2found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Hi Neil, Unfortunately Samsung Kies does not have a SMS backup feature and this is just a limitation of the software.

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

Samsung customer service

0points

1out of2found this answer helpful.

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how do i transfer my photos to my laptop is it a special driver please

asked 3 years, 11 months ago

robbo

brighton sx

on Galaxy S

-5points

2out of9found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Using a Windows PC, I connected via USB lead & just copied using Windows Explorer.

I have also copied to an SD card and connected that to an SD card reader on my PC. This second option will work with a Mac etc.

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

Redactant

London

-12points

5out of22found this answer helpful.

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Micro sdhc?

Can i use micro sdhc in the galaxy? or just micro sd?

asked 4 years, 3 months ago

iael18

Scotland

on Galaxy S

+5points

5out of5found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Hi,Yes you can, SDHC is always better! Best try Class 10! I have Micro SDHC 16GB class 10, no problems with it!

answered 4 years, 2 months ago

bogiboss

+1point

1out of1found this answer helpful.

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hello how much gb mass storage?

asked 4 years, 1 month ago

neelu

on Galaxy S

0points

1out of2found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Hi Neelu,This all depends on the model. It comes with either 8gb or 16gb with the option of an SD card to extend this.

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

Samsung customer service

+5points

5out of5found this answer helpful.

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Can you still add phone numbers to reject list ?

Does it still have the function to block unknown and un wanted callers as i find this very helpful

How do I copy text messages to SIM or SD?

How do I copy text messages to a SIM or (preferably) an SD card on the Galaxy S?

asked 3 years, 10 months ago

Redactant

London

on Galaxy S

+3points

4out of5found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Hi, we have checked the user manual for this model and this feature does not appear to be supported.

answered 3 years, 9 months ago

Samsung customer service

+2points

3out of4found this answer helpful.

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how do i download the android market app if i can't get onto the android market without the app?

asked 3 years, 10 months ago

Mull

GB

on Galaxy S

-1point

4out of9found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Hi, this application comes standard with all European models of this, as it is an android phone. If, from the home screen, you select ''Applications'' then ''Market'' you will get on to the android market.

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

Samsung customer service

0points

1out of2found this answer helpful.

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where do i put the sd card

asked 3 years, 8 months ago

1nonly

pdx oregon

on Galaxy S

+2points

3out of4found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Take the back off of the phone. It's above the battery to the left of where the sim card is.

answered 3 years, 8 months ago

Kenny

Manchester

0points

0out of0found this answer helpful.

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I have Galaxy S and very happy with it. Can Android be updated from 2.1.

asked 3 years, 6 months ago

chippie

Dagenham

on Galaxy S

+13points

14out of15found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Hi there. We can confirm that yes, you can upgrade the Galaxy S to 2.3. Connect your handset to KIES and select 'Update Firmware'.

answered 3 years, 6 months ago

Samsung Service

+8points

8out of8found this answer helpful.

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My phone is locked due to too many password swipe attempts

I can not access my google account as it does not appear to have been registered to the phone how can i unlock my phone.

asked 3 years, 6 months ago

Deana

Chester

on Galaxy S

+1point

4out of7found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Sorry to hear that, you will need to recovery your account from Google. Please visit the Googlemail site and follow the links to recover your account.

answered 3 years, 6 months ago

Samsung Service

+2points

4out of6found this answer helpful.

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hi how do i update my samsung galaxy s to a newer version?

asked 3 years, 6 months ago

liam m

ipswich,suffolk

on Galaxy S

+2points

2out of2found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

To ensure the software in your Galaxy S phone is up to date, please connect to our KIES software which will prompt you if an upgrade is available.www.samsung.com/uk/kies

answered 3 years, 6 months ago

Samsung Service

+4points

6out of8found this answer helpful.

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Resetting ?

How do i reset a locked phone? As someone set a code on mine, and i used the twenty attempts, and i have no idea what my google account is..

asked 3 years, 6 months ago

aleex

on Galaxy S

+1point

5out of9found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Please visit the Google mail site and reset your account details. Alternatively please take the phone along with your receipt to your nearest service centre where a chargeable reset can be performed.

answered 3 years, 6 months ago

Samsung Service

-1point

2out of5found this answer helpful.

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can i use a stylus pen on my Galaxy s2 instead of my finger

asked 3 years, 6 months ago

mapmanning

london

on Galaxy S

+2points

2out of2found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Hi there.

With the technology the screen uses, you must make direct contact with your finger-a stylus will not work.

answered 3 years, 5 months ago

Samsung Customer Support

+1point

2out of3found this answer helpful.

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My phone is showing a missed call with a symbol on the right hand side of the log showing a telephone with a head in a square. What is this?

asked 3 years, 5 months ago

LoobyLoo70

England

on Galaxy S

+1point

1out of1found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

We are unsure what this symbol would be, it is most probably associated with one of your installed programs. We would suggest searching online for "Android icons" to see if you can find the symbol and its meaning.

answered 3 years, 5 months ago

Samsung Service

+2points

2out of2found this answer helpful.

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frozen screen

Hi,

I was updating my Galaxy S GT I9000 with the current firmware and on reboot the screen has frozen to the black background with 'Galaxy S GT-I9000 Samsung' in white text.

I have removed and reinserted the battery but the screen remains the same, I also tried holding the power button and that doesn't work either. Please help!

asked 3 years, 5 months ago

Nemo

on Galaxy S

+1point

1out of1found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Can you please connect the device back up to our Samsung KIES software and go to Tools - Emergency firmware recovery and follow the onscreen instructions.If you are still having problems, please contact our support team who will try their best to assist you. 0330 726 7864

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

Samsung Service

+2points

2out of2found this answer helpful.

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I forgot my pattern to my phone and my phone is lock

asked 3 years, 4 months ago

Angel

on Galaxy S

-2points

5out of12found this question helpful.

1 answer

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answer 1

Hi Angel, can you please follow the onscreen instructions on the device to enter your Google password and reset the pattern lock. For further assistance on resetting your Google account, we would kindly ask that you contact the support team at Google.